Registered Respiratory Therapist Float, Pineville

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

4d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Atrium Health Pineville. The role delivers prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic procedures and blood sampling analysis, and initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilation. The therapist independently evaluates therapies, recommends care plans and patient education, responds to emergencies, documents care, and communicates with the healthcare team. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with variable 12-hour day shifts and sign-on bonus eligibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
Associate degree and RRT credential, or RRT equivalent, required.
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
For work in a free-standing Emergency Department or Virtual Critical Care, two years of critical care experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and related equipment, and conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with an understanding of their purpose, benefits, and possible effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding the critical care duties and effects of the therapy.
Independently evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and make recommendations concerning care plans and patient education needs.
Document therapies and results as required by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate information to appropriate healthcare team members.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis, interpreting values and understanding the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care whenever possible.
Follow departmental safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.
Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Maintain proficiency in the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.